This artwork has a special spot in my heart and on my wall at home. Look at the eyes. Have you ever seen such a beautiful picture?
I would like to share briefly a version of Bob Salo's story:
I met Bob over 20 years ago through a business contact. 
When the Joy and Hope of Haiti volunteer group put on their first Haiti Auction to raise funds to build schools, Bob donated his time and talent and produced a video presentation using our pictures from Haiti. This year we held our 14th dinner and auction on May 27th (see http://www.joyandhopeofhaiti.ca/). Bob has produced the video every year since then!
In the spring of 2006, Bob went to Haiti himself and had an experience that only he could and should share. Let me just say he wept much and our 2006 video for our Haiti auction still gives me goose bumps. Bob has taught me faith and perseverence. Bob's God-given artistic gift cotinues to bless Haitians as well as people throughout Canada and the United States as they enjoy his work (he gives a portion of the proceeds from the sale of his Haiti artwork back to Haiti).
You can see this picture and many more in Bob's online Gallery: http://www.bob-salo.artistwebsites.com/
Art, it is good to hear from you....! I believe I will one day once again go to Haiti...!
ReplyDeleteHow very beautiful is this painting Bob did of this child....it has truly touched me...does he have any prints...? I would love one!
Bless you mightily...keep going!
Hi Claudia...I was just checking art's great new site and noticed your post. These prints and more are available from my site at http://www.bob-salo.artistwebsites.com. If you need help navigating the site email me through my site mail and I will guide you through the process. Glad you liked the painting...Haitian kids have extraordinary and captivating eyes that speak volumes...all the best to you and Art for this wonderful new outreach platform..
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